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Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct because of the way in which the present tense -a- is used?

A. Bana ba ne ba e tshwere
B. Ke a jele
C. Ba a robala
D. Métsi a tjhele dinokeng

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Final answer:

The grammatically correct sentence is 'Ba a robala'


Step-by-step explanation:

The grammatically correct sentence using the present tense -a- is option C: Ba a robala.

In this sentence, the subject 'Ba' (they) is followed by the present tense marker 'a' and the verb 'robala' (sleep). The -a- marker indicates that the subject is performing the action in the present tense.

For example, in English, we can say 'They are sleeping' where 'are' functions as a present tense marker similar to '-a-' in Setswana.


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